NASDAQ:LANC Lancaster Colony (LANC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The new financial threat that could wipe out millions… (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free LANC Stock Alerts $193.79 +1.88 (+0.98%) (As of 05/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$192.88▼$196.7250-Day Range$183.62▼$207.6352-Week Range$158.88▼$218.96Volume167,669 shsAverage Volume137,339 shsMarket Capitalization$5.34 billionP/E Ratio40.21Dividend Yield1.86%Price Target$198.75 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Lancaster Colony alerts: Email Address Lancaster Colony MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.6% Upside$198.75 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.37% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.89Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.58Based on 21 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$232,541 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth7.04%From $6.53 to $6.99 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.26 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector38th out of 134 stocksCanned, Frozen, & Preserved Fruits, Vegetables, & Food Special Industry4th out of 4 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLancaster Colony has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLancaster Colony has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Lancaster Colony's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.37% of the float of Lancaster Colony has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLancaster Colony has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Lancaster Colony has recently increased by 2.54%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLancaster Colony pays a meaningful dividend of 1.88%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthLancaster Colony has been increasing its dividend for 61 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Lancaster Colony is 74.69%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Lancaster Colony will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.50% next year. This indicates that Lancaster Colony will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Lancaster Colony's dividend. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreLancaster Colony has received a 32.76% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Nutrition" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Egg noodles", "Prepared vegetable meals", "Unprocessed roe", and "Wheat bread" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Lancaster Colony is -1.89. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLancaster Colony has a news sentiment score of 0.58. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for Lancaster Colony this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for LANC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Lancaster Colony to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Lancaster Colony insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $232,541.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders29.60% of the stock of Lancaster Colony is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions66.44% of the stock of Lancaster Colony is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Lancaster Colony's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lancaster Colony are expected to grow by 7.04% in the coming year, from $6.53 to $6.99 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lancaster Colony is 40.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.40.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Lancaster Colony is 40.21, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 20.84.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLancaster Colony has a P/B Ratio of 6.19. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Lancaster Colony's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceThe new financial threat that could wipe out millions…During the Internet boom, companies like Pets.com were supposed to be promising investments riding the wave of a new tech boom. But then they were gone within a blink of an eye. One of the most successful investors in history just stepped forward to say the same thing is about to happen to AI stocks.Pay close attention to this important video About Lancaster Colony Stock (NASDAQ:LANC)Lancaster Colony Corporation engages in the manufacturing and marketing of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels in the United States. It operates in two segments, Retail and Foodservice. The company offers frozen garlic bread under the New York BRAND Bakery; frozen Parkerhouse style yeast and dinner rolls under the Sister Schubert's brand; salad dressings under the Marzetti, Simply Dressed, Cardini's, and Girard's brands; vegetable and fruit dips under the Marzetti brand; croutons and salad toppings under the New York BRAND Bakery, Chatham Village, and Marzetti brands; and frozen pasta under the Marzetti Frozen Pasta brand. It also manufactures and sells other products to brand license agreements, including Olive Garden dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces, and Chick-fil-A sauces. The company sells its products through sales personnel, food brokers, and distributors to retailers and restaurants. Lancaster Colony Corporation was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Westerville, Ohio.Read More LANC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LANC Stock News HeadlinesMay 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) Receives Equal Weight Rating from StephensMay 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) Upgraded by StockNews.com to BuyMay 8, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)The new financial threat that could wipe out millions…During the Internet boom, companies like Pets.com were supposed to be promising investments riding the wave of a new tech boom. But then they were gone within a blink of an eye. One of the most successful investors in history just stepped forward to say the same thing is about to happen to AI stocks.May 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLancaster Colony Co. (NASDAQ:LANC) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by BrokeragesMay 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBenchmark Co. Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Lancaster Colony (LANC)May 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLoop Capital Markets Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Lancaster Colony (LANC)May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ:LANC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLancaster Colony Corp (LANC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Robust Growth and ...May 8, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)The new financial threat that could wipe out millions…During the Internet boom, companies like Pets.com were supposed to be promising investments riding the wave of a new tech boom. But then they were gone within a blink of an eye. One of the most successful investors in history just stepped forward to say the same thing is about to happen to AI stocks.May 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLancaster Colony: Holding Steady Amidst Modest Growth and Operational GainsMay 2, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comLancaster Colony's (NASDAQ:LANC) Q1 Earnings Results: Revenue In Line With ExpectationsMay 2, 2024 | msn.comLANC Stock Earnings: Lancaster Colony Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q3 2024May 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLancaster Colony Corp (LANC) Posts Record Q3 Sales, Earnings Per Share Exceed EstimatesMay 2, 2024 | businesswire.comLancaster Colony Reports Third Quarter Sales and EarningsMay 1, 2024 | msn.comLancaster Colony Q3 2024 Earnings PreviewMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings To Watch: Lancaster Colony (LANC) Reports Q1 Results TomorrowApril 30, 2024 | msn.comSouthCoast's top performers, scores and highlights for April 29-May 5April 28, 2024 | msn.comSouthCoast's top performers, scores and highlights for April 22-28April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHummus Market To Reach USD 10.1 Billion By 2032 | DataHorizzon ResearchApril 26, 2024 | msn.comAngela Stanford's major streak might end at 98 after she failed to qualify for U.S. Women's Open, USGA denies special exemptionApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere’s Why Lancaster Colony (LANC) Rose in Q1April 24, 2024 | msn.comMonday's high school baseball and softball scoresApril 21, 2024 | msn.comWhen is Passover 2024? 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Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend3/06/2024Dividend Payable3/29/2024Last Earnings5/02/2024Today5/07/2024Fiscal Year End6/30/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Canned, frozen, & preserved fruits, vegetables, & food special Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats Current SymbolNASDAQ:LANC CUSIP51384710 CIK57515 Webwww.lancastercolony.com Phone(614) 224-7141Fax614-469-8219Employees3,400Year Founded1961Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$198.75 High Stock Price Target$226.00 Low Stock Price Target$166.00 Potential Upside/Downside+2.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.82 Trailing P/E Ratio40.21 Forward P/E Ratio29.68 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$111.29 million Net Margins7.10% Pretax Margin9.30% Return on Equity18.96% Return on Assets14.80% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.32 Quick Ratio1.47 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.82 billion Price / Sales2.93 Cash Flow$6.68 per share Price / Cash Flow28.99 Book Value$31.33 per share Price / Book6.19Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares27,530,000Free Float19,379,000Market Cap$5.34 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.39 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David A. Ciesinski (Age 58)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.43MMr. Thomas K. Pigott (Age 59)VP, Assistant Secretary & CFO Comp: $1.27MMr. John B. Gerlach Jr. (Age 69)Executive Director Comp: $315.79kMr. Carl R. Stealey (Age 53)President of Retail Division at T. Marzetti Company Comp: $932.28kMs. Kristin J. Bird (Age 53)President of Foodservice Division of T. Marzetti Company Comp: $951.52kMr. Luis Viso (Age 64)Chief Supply Chain Officer of T. Marzetti Company Comp: $802.21kDale N. GanobsikVice President of Corporate Finance, Investor Relations & TreasurerMr. Matthew R. Shurte (Age 56)General Counsel, Chief Ethics Officer & Secretary Janet A. MurchVP & Corporate ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTreeHouse FoodsNYSE:THSFuture FinTech GroupNASDAQ:FTFTLamb WestonNYSE:LWFlowers FoodsNYSE:FLORHNYSE:RHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsInspire Investing LLCSold 555 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.006%Sei Investments Co.Sold 243 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.050%Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management UK Ltd.Bought 1,000 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.019%Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.Sold 968 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.017%Significant Wealth Partners LLCBought 1,519 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.006%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LANC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Lancaster Colony stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lancaster Colony in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" LANC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LANC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View LANC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Lancaster Colony's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Lancaster Colony's shares. Their LANC share price targets range from $166.00 to $226.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $198.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LANC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LANC shares performed in 2024? Lancaster Colony's stock was trading at $166.39 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LANC stock has increased by 16.5% and is now trading at $193.79. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Lancaster Colony's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 28th 2024. View our LANC earnings forecast. How were Lancaster Colony's earnings last quarter? Lancaster Colony Co. (NASDAQ:LANC) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The company reported $1.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.42 by $0.02. The company earned $471.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $467.90 million. Lancaster Colony had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.96% and a net margin of 7.10%. The business's revenue was up 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.89 earnings per share. How often does Lancaster Colony pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lancaster Colony? Lancaster Colony declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 14th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.90 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.86%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 6th. Read our dividend analysis for LANC. Is Lancaster Colony a good dividend stock? Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.88%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 61 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 74.69%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LANC will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.50% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LANC. What ETFs hold Lancaster Colony's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) stock in their portfolio include Victoryshares Dividend Accelerator ETF (VSDA), AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG), Roundhill S&P Dividend Monarchs ETF (KNGS), ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL), Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF (BSMC), First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF (HSMV), First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund (FVD) and First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG). What is Jay Gerlach Jr.'s approval rating as Lancaster Colony's CEO? 2 employees have rated Lancaster Colony Chief Executive Officer Jay Gerlach Jr. on Glassdoor.com. Jay Gerlach Jr. has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Jay Gerlach Jr. in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Lancaster Colony own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lancaster Colony investors own include Medtronic (MDT), Aflac (AFL), Hormel Foods (HRL), MSA Safety (MSA), PepsiCo (PEP), Sysco (SYY), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC), Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) and Ecolab (ECL). Who are Lancaster Colony's major shareholders? Lancaster Colony's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include WCM Investment Management LLC (0.39%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.29%), Leeward Investments LLC MA (0.18%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.09%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.09%) and BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan F Harris, David Alan Ciesinski, David S Nagle, K Pigott Thomas and Kristin Bird. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Lancaster Colony? Shares of LANC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:LANC) was last updated on 5/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersShocking: One AI startup's revenue could surge 4,735%Manward PressThe Department of Defense Has a New Drone ContractorThe Tomorrow Investor[URGENT] DO NOT Touch These AI Stocks!Weiss RatingsAI “wealth window” is closing June 25thParadigm PressStock-Picking AI Predicts #1 Stock of 2024AltimetryElon Musk Secret Crypto Plot ExposedCrypto 101 MediaThe #1 lithium battery stock to have on your radar in 2024!Smallcaps DailyThe AI Stock that’s Disrupting Every IndustryStockEarnings Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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